SEMH KS3 Teacher

Salary/Rate:£38-48k

Job type:Permanent

Town/City:Newham

County:North East London

Type of Role:Qualified Teacher

Job ref:8205

Post Date:23.10.25

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Elise Harnwell

Senior SEND Consultant

02030114848

elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk

About the Role

SEMH KS3 Teacher - SEMH School - Newham
KS3 Teacher (Learning at Primary Level)
Long term or temp2perm
November 3rd Start Date

Are you passionate about teaching students with social emotional and mental health disorders? Do you want to teach in a therapeutic setting?

Are you a SEMH Primary Teacher with experience in SEMH settings?

SEMH specialist school seeking SEMH KS3 Teacher to teach a small class of 3 pupils with their core subjects, due to their needs they are working at a primary level therefore primary experience is favoured.

The school caters for students who are unable to access mainstream education due to SEMH and/or SEND needs and has a therapeutic approach to teaching and learning with an onsite team of Therapy staff. The class sizes are very small and focus on the individual needs of students. This class is a mixture of year 7 & 8 with social, emotional, mental health needs, dysregulated behaviour and special needs.

These are the most vulnerable, at risk and hard to reach pupils in our community. Understanding their SEMH needs must be met before any academic development can happen. Understanding their SEMH needs is essential in these roles and we are seeking individuals who can make a positive impact.

What We Are looking for - SEMH KS3 Teacher

Therapeutic teaching approach
Experience of teaching with emotional regulation and with positive behaviour/de-escalation strategies
Positive role model to support communication, with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach
Experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication teaching background
Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with vulnerable students

What you can expect from this SEMH KS3 Teacher role

To teach in a setting with a like minded team who are equally as dedicated to the learning and personal development of young people
Excellent facilities in a brand new fit for purpose school building
Experience working in specialist therapeutic settings.
Working with Multidisciplinary therapy teams
Extensive specialist training from SEMH Specialists

SEMH KS3 Teacher Requirements

Although this particular role requires QTS/QTLS we want to hear from all Teachers no matter what your qualification is!
The passion to teach and inspire young people during a crucial stage of their personal and academic development.
A nurturing, patient, empathetic and holistic approach

Although experience teaching in SEMH specialist settings is beneficial I would also love to hear from individuals who are interested in taking their first steps into SEND settings.

Interested in hearing more?

If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert! or by emailing elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk

If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development.

Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.

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